About Wisconsin: The tournament's No. 11 seed. ... Beat Illinois in Thursday's first round, snapping a three-game tournament losing streak. ... Last six games decided by 10 points or less. ... Three Big Ten wins came against Penn State, Ohio State and Indiana. ... Had lost five straight before Thursday's win. ... In the last four games, averaging 52.8 points and allowing 55.0. ... Shooting 37.0 percent from the field the last four games, while opponents are shooting 35.9 percent. ... Converted 21 of 21 from the free throw line against Illinois. ... Now 10-18 all-time in the Big Ten tournament. ... Seeking first semifinals appearance since 2010. ... Rochel has pulled down 10 or more rebounds in seven straight games. ... Paige was 1 of 11 from the field in the regular-season meeting against the Boilermakers, a 58-48 Purdue win. ... Stephen leads the Badgers in assists and steals. ... Gulczynski had 19 points against Purdue last month. ... Cichy has scored in double figures once this season. ... Coach Bobbie Kelsey is 21-38 in two seasons.

AboutPurdue: The tournament's No. 3 seed. ? Has compiled an 11-1 record as the third seed, including three championships. ? Won nine or more Big Ten regular-season games for the 19th straight year. ? In the last four games, averaging 68.3 points and allowing 64.5. ? Shooting 46.4 percent from the field the last four games, while opponents are shooting 41.9 percent. ? Led the Big Ten in assists (15.4) in league games. ? Is 13-5 in the quarterfinal round. ? Has a 34-10 conference tournament record, including 3-1 against the Badgers. ?Moses made 46 of 50 free throws against Big Ten teams this season. ? Houser has scored in double figures in six straight games, averaging 14.3 points. ? Mingo is shooting 60.4 percent from the field (26 of 43) the last five games. ? Ostarello averaged 10.1 points and 10.9 rebounds during the conference season. ? Freshman Taylor Manuel has made 15 of her last 22 field goal attempts. ? Coach Sharon Versyp is 157-77 in seven seasons at Purdue. ? Versyp is 12-3 in the Big Ten tournament.

What to watch for: The Badgers pulled off the first surprise of the tournament, and did so playing five players. It was announced before the game that freshman Nicole Bauman, who has made 24 starts, is out with mononucleosis. Lack of depth becomes a concern, and the Boilermakers have to capitalize. Gulczynski was enjoying a solid game in the first meeting before picking up her fourth foul midway through the second half. It changed the game. Purdue trailed by eight at halftime, but needs to play with a lead this time to wear down the Badgers.

The pick: Based on the seeds, it appears the Boilermakers caught a break facing the Badgers. But Versyp's team is not in a position to overlook anyone. Purdue 64, Wisconsin 56.